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Columbus and Franklin County leaders are investing in an education program for domestic abusers aimed at disrupting the cycle of violence.
Domestic violence hotlines are a lifeline for victims in danger, providing support, information, safety planning and resources. The OneEighty 24-Hour Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Hotline (800 ...
Lynn Rosenthal, M.P.A., is an American policy maker, expert, activist, and consultant for gender-based violence, sexual assault, and domestic violence serving as the first White House Advisor on Violence Against Women appointed by President Barrack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden in 2009. [1]
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAVE (7233), text “Start” to 88788 or visit https://www.thehotline.org. The website has a list of resources by city and state. The website has a ...
Amy's Law (House Bill 29) is an Ohio law that toughened requirements for granting bail or bond to persons accused of domestic assault in Ohio. [1] The bill was sponsored by State Representative James Raussen (OH-28), It was signed into law by Governor Bob Taft on May 25, 2005, after domestic violence survivor Amy Rezos pushed for stronger penalties for domestic abusers in the state.
Hundreds of people in Franklin County have been charged with strangulation since Ohio law changed a year ago on April 4, 2023 making the offense a chargeable felony separate from domestic violence.
The YMCA of Central Ohio also provides shelter to the homeless and those at risk of homelessness. The organization maintains two shelters: Franklin Station and the Van Buren Center. [ 9 ] In March 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic , the Community Shelter Board and YMCA together created a new homeless shelter for those who have symptoms or test ...
If you or someone you know is looking for resources for domestic violence survivors in Franklin County, contact the CHOICES crisis hotline 24 hours a day at 614-224-4663 or the National Domestic ...